Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
I visited this Zoo many times while living in Samrong, Samut Prakan. It’s a great day out and so much to see here. Founded in 1950 by the famous Crocodile King , Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn, this is the country’s first crocodile farm and the world’s largest crocodile farm with varied types of more than 60,000 crocodiles living here. Mr. Utai has been the pioneer not only to preserve the endangered species from extinction, but also to provide a continuing flow of Crocodile skins and related products to the world market. Here at Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo, they are dedicated to the education, preservation, research and the conversation of wildlife.
Convenient to reach as it’s located in Tambon Tai Ban or three kilometres from Samut Prakan. The daily shows feature the crocodile catching with hands, which take place every hour from 9 am-5 pm ( noontime schedule is available only on holidays ) and crocodile feeding available at 4:30-5:30 pm. If you’re here for the elephants, there is elephant show held daily every hour from 9:30am-4:30pm as well. Otherwise, there are plenty of the animals in the zoo, such as tigers, chimpanzees, gibbons, turtles, boa constrictors, pythons, birds, camels, hippopotamuses, and numerous species of fishes.
For those who like dinosaur, the Dinosaur Museum is definitely worth the visit as the museum displays more than 13 kinds of the life-size dinosaur models and skeletons. Seat yourself to watch the multi-vision slide presentation on human and prehistoric animals. The tour groups or academic groups can request for a tour guide in advance through the farm.
Visitors to the crocodile farm can see a wide variety of animals other than crocodiles, including elephants, lions, tigers, monkeys, horses and hippos. There are daily crocodile shows, famous for the performers doing tricks such as putting their heads and arms inside a crocodile's mouth. Elephant shows display the dexterity of elephants as they walk tightropes, ride skateboards and dance. Visitors may also take short elephant ride, ride a train, enjoy a paddle boat ride or explore the dinosaur museum. Admission for non Thai adults is 300 Baht. Admission for children is 200 Baht. Thai nationals pay 60 Baht admission. Foreign looking residents of Thailand still pay 300 Baht. The Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm is located at 555 Moo 7 Taiban Road, Taiban Sub-District, Amphur Muang, Samut Prakan, Thailand. Opening hours are from 8:00 A.M. through 6:00 P.M. daily.
Experience the thrilling world famous Crocodile Wrestling & Acrobatic Elephant stage shows, where the audience is invited to participate. Discover a photographer’s paradise along the Zoo’s shady walkways while coming face to face with the exotic animals here. Relive the past at the newest attraction, The Dinosaur Museum , where the past comes to life. Ride a Elephant or a Camel, relax on the lake on a pedal boat, monkey around on the playground, test your skills at the shooting range or ride aboard the Zoo’s mine train for a sight seeing trip around the park. Join in the weekend Sunday concerts. Savour the taste of Thailand at any of the Dining Arcades. Picture yourself with a crocodile, a Elephant or a Tiger and wear a Tee shirt with the picture on as a souvenir. Shop for memories, or even for Crocodile leather or fish skin handbags, belts, shoes & more.( Certificates available with purchase ) The Croc. shop means you can take it with you.
So make sure you visit, the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo for a great day out.